Rodriguez v. Maryland Casualty Company

MEMORANDUM OPINION

BOWNES, * District Judge.

This is a medical malpractice case brought under the direct action statute of Puerto Rico against the Maryland Casualty Company which insures the Municipal Hospital of Yauco, Puerto Rico, its staff, and employees. There are two preliminary issues to be decided prior to trial:

1. The amount of insurance coverage available under the insurance policy; the defendant claims coverage in the amount of $15,000, the plaintiffs claim coverage in the amount of $75,000; and

2. Whether under the Municipal Immunity Act of Puerto Rico, Title 21, section 1603(a), Laws…